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01 BA Case 1 - Bowery Farming v1.0
01 BA Case 1 - Bowery Farming v1.0
Bowery Farming
Bowery isn't alone in its mission to feed the world without using as much water,
energy or chemicals, to raise crops. Other indoor farming innovators like Plenty,
AeroFarms and Freight Farms have also attracted venture capital.
Bowery has raised $27.5 million in venture funding to build its indoor farms across
the U.S. and to sell produce grown there to select restaurants and groceries.
Investors in Bowery include Alphabet's venture arm GV, General Catalyst, GGV
and First Round Capital. But the company more recently attracted funding from a
long list of culinary icons including Hall, Colicchio and Jose Andres.
Questions:
1. Explain the factors that are driving changes in the ecosystem that support Bowery’s business
model.
2. What stakeholder needs are being addressed by the company? Apply CATWOE Analysis.
3. Explain how Bowery Farming is using IR 4.0 technologies to create value for the customers
4. Elaborate how technology is used for producing eco-friendly products
5. Explain how the company uses technology to create a sustainable business model.
References:
https://boweryfarming.com/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/24/bowery-farming-growing-crops-in-warehouses.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=77mE_IvH0TE